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 | What Katy Did (Review)Review by Nancy Young Categories: Review | Creators by Name | Review Authors | Media Reviews | Book | Katy series | Nancy Young | Susan Coolidge Alternative Names: None. Review No.: 0.09.3000.001 |
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 The first of Susan Coolidge’s "Katy" books is a bit ambling in the beginning but grows into a very tender, delightful story of patience, quiet heroism and fun. Katy Carr, the eldest of the vast, motherless Carr brood, begins the story as a good-hearted, though somewhat reckless girl of twelve. Childhood adventures and anecdotes occupy the first half of the book.Quite suddenly, however, both the book and Katy take a leap into maturity when she is seriously injured in a fall from a swing. Some may find the book preachy or contrived, but put into its historical context, it is truly a gem. In an era where childhood illnesses were often prolonged into weeks and months, attempts to better one’s prospects and attitudes were vital. The descriptions of Katy’s attitudes, occupations, and ideas for fun while an invalid for nearly four years, make for a sympathetic step back into a Victorian era of lovely writing desks, pen wipers, and pin cushions that is charming and inspiring. One caveat: Chapter ten makes no pretensions as to the real identity of Santa Claus. Pre-read ahead a bit to edit, if necessary. |
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Nancy Young
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